The University of Cambridge is offering a series of subject-specific masterclasses for Year 12 students on selected Saturdays from February to July 2012. The 4.5 hour masterclasses aim to provide an exploration of topics beyond the A Level syllabus and an experience of typical undergraduate teaching. Each class will include two academic lectures, discussion, an introduction to admissions, and information about student life from a current undergraduate. Subjects available include law, history, English, sociology, physics, music, geography, and natural sciences. The £10 classes are aimed at academically able Year 12 students interested in these subjects. Limited free places are available for those receiving financial support.

1. Year 12 Subject Masterclasses
The University of Cambridge are pleased to offer, for the second year running, a series of Masterclasses for
Year 12 students. The aim of these subject-specific classes is to give students a true flavour of
undergraduate study. The classes will take place on selected Saturdays from February to July 2012.
What will the event involve?
The masterclasses aim to provide an opportunity to explore topics of interest beyond what is covered within the A
Level syllabus and to offer the chance to experience typical first-year undergraduate teaching at Cambridge.
Each 4 and a half hour Masterclass will include:
 Two taster lectures delivered by leading academic members of staff from the University
 The opportunity to discuss and ask questions
 An introduction to the admissions process, by an Admissions Tutor
 The opportunity to hear about life as a Cambridge student, from a current undergraduate
What subjects are available?
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11 February
Law: Getting Away With Murder and Other Pursuits / Gene Genius: An Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry
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18 February
History: From Britain to Africa / Not Just a Number: Maths and Related Subjects
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3 March
English: Comedy and Imagery / Engineering: Above the Earth
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10 March
Sociology: Be an Independent Thinker / Natural Sciences at Cambridge: Chemistry
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17 March
Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory
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31 March
Music at Cambridge: Conduct, Hammer, Listen / Geography and Land Economy / Natural Sciences at Cambridge: Physiology
Who is the event aimed at?
The events are aimed at academically able students in Year 12 who are would are interested in studying one of
these subjects at university. There are no additional application criteria.
How do I apply and is there a charge?
There is a charge of £10.00 per class. Bring your own lunch or purchase a lunch ticket at booking (£5) and lunch
will be provided on the day. Booking can be made online via the website address below.
Note: There are a limited number of free places for students in receipt of Discretionary Learner Support, Looked-after
Children, and those from families in receipt of Income Support). Please contact Helen Dingwall at the email address below to
request an application form.
For more information contact: masterclasses@cao.cam.ac.uk
Or visit our website at: www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/masterclasses/
www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/masterclasses/